Death Beckons

J.C. Diem

Apr 2013 · Mortis Vampire Series Book 1 · Seize The Night Agency

About this ebook

Working late one night, Natalie Pierce is kidnapped by a creature that looks like a harmless old man, but is something far more terrifying. Waking up in a creepy mausoleum, she is forced to endure three nights of indescribable agony. Her life is forever altered when she is transformed into a monster of myth and legend; a vampire.

Lonely and full of despair, she comes face to face with the irresistible and enigmatic Lord Lucentio. Justice bringer for the European Vampire Council, Luc has been sent to Australia to kill Natalie’s maker, but someone has already beaten him to it. He quickly discovers that Nat is far from an ordinary fledgling. He suspects that she is Mortis, a figure of both hope and dread among their kind.

Natalie is propelled into a dark and mysterious underworld that takes her far away from her hometown of Brisbane. Her arrival was foretold long ago and her fate is already sealed. Nat’s entire species is in danger and it is her job to save them. She desperately wants to escape from the burden that has been thrust upon her, but she is inextricably linked to a two thousand year old prophecy. An unknown enemy has begun to whittle down their already limited numbers. If Nat fails to accept her destiny, all vampires will soon cease to exist.

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Ratings and reviews

This book is racist, it's depressing how many vampire books are racist. A main character is referred to as Oriental multiple times, even though it's clear they are supposed to be Japanese. The character development surrounding that character also feels fairly racist, not ever giving them a face. Making them pathetic and a mere tool of their government. I was excited to find a new series, that I would have purchased in its entirety, but I am not supporting an author that isn't trying to unlearn the racism they've been taught.

Ugh, the writing is terrible. It's like it was written by a baby. Plus the story is very predictable, boring, some of the scenes are too long and unnecessary. Lastly the writing is very repetitive. I found myself rolling my eyes and tutting more than ever enjoying it. Absolute crap!

Interesting premise & oozing with potential, no pun intended. I'm keeping my head up & marching forward to find out what's in store for our heroine Natalie. The editing leaves a bit to be desired, but I've dealt w/worse for what ended up becoming a great story. So kudos to the author for an outstanding beginning & just pray for more story elaboration, it deserves it. Oh & sorry, it's Kim, Brandon's my husband, his sign in!!

About the author

J.C. Diem began reading horror and paranormal books when most girls her age were still reading fairy stories. She always dreamed that one day she would be able to write stories that readers could become lost in.

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